CVE-2016-8383: An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the Doc_GetFontTable functionality of AntennaHouse DMC

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-8383 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting marklogic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the Doc_GetFontTable functionality of AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter. A specially crafted doc file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/provide malicious doc file to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: marklogic

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-24 19:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

marklogic marklogic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0-5.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0-5.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy marklogic || rpm -q marklogic || marklogic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0-5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison marklogic sudo apt install marklogic=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0-5.5> sudo apt-mark hold marklogic

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list marklogic sudo dnf downgrade marklogic-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0-5.5> sudo dnf versionlock add marklogic

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-8383?

marklogic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-8383 being exploited?

CVE-2016-8383 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-8383 affect?

CVE-2016-8383 affects marklogic. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An exploitable heap corruption vulnerability exists in the Doc_GetFontTable functionality of AntennaHouse DMC HTMLFilter. A specially crafted doc file can cause a heap corruption resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send/p

How urgent is CVE-2016-8383?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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